Kate Kanne Smith

Kate Kanne Smith serves as Assistant Professor of Theatre within the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Central College, teaching specialized courses in costume, scenic, and lighting design alongside theatrical makeup and stage management.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Theatre from South Dakota State University
• M.F.A. in scenic design from Minnesota State University Mankato

Professor Smith's creative expertise centers on theatrical production design with emphasis on scenic construction techniques. Her professional passions specifically highlight scenic painting and stage properties fabrication, demonstrating hands-on engagement with physical elements of theater production. She actively contributes to regional theater through collaborations with Union Street Players and Des Moines Performing Arts in the Pella community.